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1. Can I pay my City of Midland parking ticket online?

Yes, visit this site to pay by credit card online. A $3.95 convenience fee is charged for online payments. Payments may also be made in person (by cash, check or credit card) at the City Treasurer’s Office, or by mail (in check form only), or you can put your payment in our night deposit box which is located inside the main entrance doors at the address below. Payments can be mailed to: City Treasurer’s Office 333 W. Ellsworth St. Midland, MI 48640

2. Why did I receive a ticket for parking on a City street during the night?

Parking on City streets between the hours of 3 - 6 a.m. is prohibited, according to Chapter 24, Article II, Section 24-13, Sub-Section 8.28 of the City’s Code of Ordinances. The Midland Police Department is responsible for enforcing this ordinance.

3. Where do I find signs indicating parking on City streets between the hours of 3 - 6 a.m. is prohibited?

Signs are posted near the City limits at all the major entrances to the City.

4. Can I pay my City of Midland parking ticket online?

Yes, visit this site to pay by credit card online. A $3.95 convenience fee is charged for online payments. Payments may also be made in person (by cash, check or credit card) at the City Treasurer’s Office, or by mail (in check form only), or you can put your payment in our night deposit box which is located inside the main entrance doors at the address below. Payments can be mailed to: City Treasurer’s Office 333 W. Ellsworth St. Midland, MI 48640

5. What is the charge for a late parking ticket payment?

The fine for a City of Midland-issued parking ticket doubles if not paid within 7 calendar days of the issuance of the ticket.

6. What is the procedure for disputing a parking ticket?

You may file a parking ticket appeal if you want to deny responsibility for the ticket by visiting this site

7. May I obtain a parking pass to temporarily park 3am-6am on a city street?

Yes. Parking passes are available from the police department at the Law Enforcement Center (M-F, 8-5). These are temporary passes granted for limited amounts of time. For example: out of town guests, family funeral, driveway construction.

8. What is the criteria for a successful parking ticket appeal?

Successful:
Defective or inoperable parking meter
Improper or missing sign (Signs prohibiting parking 3am-6am on city streets are posted at all major City entrances. By state law signs are not required to be posted on each street MCL 257-606)
Stolen vehicle
Parking violation notice is erroneous or incomplete
Material facts not known at the time of the citation. Example: If you were notified by the city to park overnight on another street due to road construction
Unsuccessful:
There was no sign to prohibit 3-6am parking - State law does not require signs to be posted on each street MCF257.606
I was not aware of the ordinance
Failure to display parking permit
Car was parked downtown overnight contrary to the ordinance

9. Where is parking available to attend a Great Lakes Loons baseball game?

Information about parking for Great Lakes Loons games may be found online.

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1. What are the payment options for City of Midland property taxes?

There are several payment options available. You can pay by:

• Check
• 
  
  • Make it payable to City of Midland
• Cash
• Money Order
• Auto-Pay automatic withdrawal of funds
• NO CREDIT CARDS ARE ACCEPTED FOR PROPERTY TAX PAYMENTS

Checks, cash, and/or money orders can be mailed to:

City of Midland

P.O. Box 1647

Midland, MI  48641-1647

They can also be paid in person at the:

Treasurer's Office

City Hall

333 W. Ellsworth St.

Midland, MI 48640

After-hours payments may be made at the night deposit box located inside Midland City Hall's main doors, which are between the Midland County Services Building and City Hall.

2. From year to year, when are taxes due?

Summer taxes are due and payable from July 1 - September 15 of each year without penalty. After September 15, a 4% penalty is added to the unpaid balance of your tax bill. Winter taxes are due and payable from December 1 of one year to February 14 of the following year without penalty. After February 14, a 4% penalty is added to the unpaid balance. More details on the tax collection process are available online.

3. Do you accept payments that are postmarked with the payment due date?

Yes, for property taxes and City of Midland parking ticket payments only. The postmark must be legible and dated by the due date. Postmarks are accepted for up to 7 calendar days after the due date.

4. Do you accept tax payments before July 1 or December 1, and/or can they be partial tax payments?

Payments cannot be made before July 1 for summer tax bills or December 1 for winter tax bills. If you would like to make a partial payment, these are acceptable only after July 1 for summer tax bills and after December 1 for winter bills.

5. What are the charges for late tax payments?

Summer taxes that are not paid or postmarked by September 15 are charged a 1-time 4% penalty on the unpaid balance. No additional penalties will accrue until March 1, when the delinquent real property taxes are turned over to Midland County. Winter taxes that are not paid or postmarked by February 14 are charged a 1-time 4% penalty on the unpaid balance.

On March 1, all delinquent real property taxes are turned over to the Midland County Treasurer. The City Treasurer’s Office continues to collect all delinquent personal property taxes and buildings on leased land taxes, and, beginning March 1, an additional 1% per month interest is charged on the unpaid base tax.

6. Where do I pay delinquent property taxes?

Real Property Taxes

• July 1 - February 28
• Current year taxes are paid at the City of Midland Treasurer's Office at Midland City Hall
• Beginning March 1 of each year, delinquent taxes are paid at the Midland County Treasurer's Office in the County Services Building

Personal Property Taxes and Buildings on Leased Land Taxes

• July 1 - February 28
• Payments for current and delinquent personal property taxes are paid to the City of Midland Treasurer's Office at Midland City Hall

7. What is the Auto-Pay automatic withdrawal program?

The City offers the Auto-Pay program, which allows you to have the amount of your taxes automatically withdrawn from the bank account of your choosing on the date they are due. This service ends the hassle of having to write a check, use your credit or debit card, and/or come to Midland City Hall to pay your tax bill. More information regarding the Auto-Pay Automatic Funds Withdrawal Program is available online.

8. Can I use Auto-Pay to automatically pay my winter taxes on December 31st?

No. Through the Auto-Pay program, funds are withdrawn from your bank account on the date taxes are due. For example, in the case of  2017 winter taxes, that date would have been February 14, 2017.

If you would like to make a full payment at any time after your bill is issued, you are welcome to do so at the Treasurer’s Office at Midland City Hall. If a full payment has been made and you are signed up for the Auto-Pay program, no funds will be drawn from your bank account on the tax payment due date.

9. What types of payments can be made online?

At this time, only water bill payments may be made online.

TAX BILLS CANNOT BE PAID ONLINE WITH A CREDIT CARD

10. I live in one of the townships surrounding Midland. Where do I pay my taxes?

Contact the Midland County Treasurer at 989-832-6850 to find out.

11. Where do I purchase dog licenses?

Contact the Midland County Treasurer’s Office at 989-832-6850.

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1. How can I find out how much I owe on my taxes?

Tax billing information can be found on the Property and Tax Information page or by contacting the City Treasurer's Department at 989-837-3315. For delinquent taxes, visit the Midland County website.

2. How can I find out what I paid in taxes last year?

If you live within the City of Midland, tax payment information can be found by contacting the City Treasurer's Department at 989-837-3315.

If you live outside the City but within Midland County, you can search for tax information on Midland County's website.

3. Why do I pay more in taxes than my neighbor when our assessed values are the same?

Taxes are calculated based on taxable value. Similar properties cannot be compared by looking at taxable values or tax bills, because Proposal A creates disparities between similar properties and their taxable values. The assessed value of your property is determined based on the local real estate market and is the only accurate indicator of uniformity among property values.

For more information, see How Property Taxes Are Calculated.

4. How do I find out why I received a delinquent tax bill from the Midland County Treasurer's Office?

Contact the Midland County Treasurer’s Office at 989-832-6850.

5. Is there an easy way to figure what my taxes will be if I buy a house?

Yes. Refer to the webpage that details How Property Taxes Are Calculated.

6. What is the difference between assessed value and taxable value?

Assessed value is 50% of market value, while taxable value (used to levy property taxes) is, in most cases, less than that. However, when a property is transferred or sold, the taxable value of a property is "uncapped," or becomes equal to the assessed value, for the year following the year in which the sale or transfer took place.

7. How do I access my City of Midland tax billing information via the Internet?

Tax billing information can be found on the Property Tax Information page.

8. How quickly are tax payments updated on the City's website?

Tax payments are updated on this website within 2 regular business days.

9. Why does the online tax bill information show a Total Due = 0.00 when I may still owe delinquent taxes?

Each year on March 1, all delinquent real property taxes and delinquent special assessments are turned over to the Midland Country Treasurer’s Office for collection and are no longer payable to the City of Midland. After March 1, City records will not show the amount of delinquent taxes.

10. Why does the Midland County Treasurer's Office collect delinquent real property taxes for property located within the city of Midland?

Per Michigan law, on March 1 of each year, all delinquent real property taxes and delinquent special assessments are turned over to the Midland County Treasurer's Office for collection.

11. How can I find out how my taxes were calculated?

Assessments of property in Midland are made annually by the City Assessor’s Office. For questions about the assessment of your property, contact the office at 989-837-3334, or view the Assessor's Office portion of this website.

12. How do I find out if there are any special assessments on my property?

Contact the City Assessor's Office at 989-837-3334.

13. I am considering purchasing a business in Midland. How can I find out if any personal property taxes are outstanding on the business?

See Buying / Selling / Going Out of Business in the attached Personal Property Tax brochure.